We had the good fortune of connecting with Thuy Clawson and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Thuy, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
The thought process behind starting our own business was initially centered around our love and knowledge of various foods. However, when we introduced our handcrafted pickled jalapeños and shared our family’s delicious seafood with friends and family, we saw a golden opportunity to expand into a brand into offering exceptional specialty foods and seafood. The rest, as they say, is history.
Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Creating a specialty food brand in a crowded market can be challenging, but our unique advantage is that we built our brand from the ground up. Unlike our competitors, our recipes were not handed down to us – instead, we have carefully crafted each one from scratch to create an extraordinary and consistent dining experience for our customers. Our commitment to quality shines through in every aspect, including hand-filleted and separated pounds of seafood, ensuring a one-of-a-kind sea-to-table freshness and expertly crafted flavors.
Our journey to success as a business has been akin to watching a gripping thriller, where the main character faces near-death moments countless times. But in the end, they emerge victorious and stronger than ever. Our path to success has been filled with blood, sweat, and tears as we navigated the various challenges while striving to maintain a fun and enjoyable business. Despite these obstacles, our team of three founders and our dedicated employees have made it easier to overcome these hurdles. The key to our perseverance was our unwavering determination to never give up. Our passion for food has fueled us to never even consider throwing in the towel. Even during moments of discouragement, a single compliment from one of our loyal customers can lift our spirits and remind us of why we do what we do.
The lessons we have learned on our entrepreneurial journey continue to evolve every day. Some of the most crucial insights, which may not be immediately apparent when starting a business, include mastering the scientific foundation of our product, adhering to food safety standards, and overcoming financial struggles in scaling our business. These challenges are often best learned through trial and error. As we continue to grow with new products and ventures, we are constantly discovering and absorbing new lessons. Another important realization for us has been understanding that it is impossible to please everyone. This has shaped our approach towards creating universally appealing, flavorful products that cater to the masses.
Clawtel Ranch Foods is more than just a brand – it’s a way of life. Every single product is handcrafted with precision and care to ensure that each bite is bursting with the perfect taste and quality. Our uncompromising production process guarantees that our flavors stand out among the rest. From our signature pickles and peppers to our carefully selected spices and herbs, our products are the perfect accompaniment to seafood or any of your favorite dishes. We are proud to offer you the most unique and flavorful products, straight from our family to yours.
Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
This shoutout goes to our amazing customers in the Houston area and across the nation. We are so grateful for the unwavering love, support, constructive feedback, and guidance they provide through their taste buds. While big brands may try to hinder our growth with unnecessary policies and regulations, our customers have been our backbone, always purchasing our products and helping us navigate through challenges as we strive to share our amazing products with all of America. We owe our growth and success as a small food business to our incredible customers who deserve all the credit and recognition.
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